2018 Jaguar F-PACE

Rod Knock in Cylinder 1. It is available for inspection any time Problem has been confirmed by a dealer and independent service center Vehicle has been inspected by independent service center. they found that the fuel injectors were installed in incorrect locations. They installed them into correct locations. No warnings, rod knock or main bearing very loud.

Fuel is leaking onto the engine and in the engine bay from the fuel rail and fuel line. I can also smell fuel inside the vehicle's cab. There is already a recall on this exact year make and model vehicle with the same engine. Somehow my vehicle did not make it to the list. My vehicle is available for inspection. My fiance, my baby, and I are at serious risk of fire if this vehicle is started. Or if there is a another means to ignite the fuel considering it is leaking non stop even with the engine off. The vehicle has not been inspected by a dealer or independent service center. The Lubbock, TX fire department was called when we initially smelled gas inside of our house. They determined that the smell was coming from our vehicle being parked in the garage, which also has our air conditioning intake inside of the garage, explaining how the entire house filled with the smell of fuel after we parked and went inside. There were no warning lights or sensors warning me of the issue leading up to the issue or now currently amidst the issue. Here is a safety recall on the same/similar issue I am experiencing: [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

I own a 2018 Jaguar E-PACE that recently failed the Virginia state safety inspection due to a problem involving the fuel system/fuel rail. The vehicle and affected components are available for inspection upon request. The primary symptom was a strong smell of raw gasoline. There were no warning lights or messages on the dashboard. The vehicle was also driving normally, with no noticeable change in performance. The gasoline odor was the only noticeable symptom before the problem was identified. The vehicle failed a Virginia state safety inspection because of the fuel-system/fuel-rail issue. After the failed inspection, I took the vehicle to a separate independent mechanic, who confirmed the problem. This concerns me because a fuel-system failure accompanied by the smell of raw gasoline creates a potential fuel leak and fire hazard. There were no dashboard warnings or changes in how the vehicle drove that would have alerted me to a potentially serious problem. After researching the issue, I learned that Jaguar has an existing recall affecting certain vehicles for a fuel-related defect that appears very similar to the problem my vehicle is experiencing. However, my 2018 Jaguar E-PACE VIN is not included in the affected population and shows no open recall for this issue. I am concerned the existing recall population may not include all affected vehicles. My vehicle's fuel-system/fuel-rail problem was identified by a state safety inspection station and independently confirmed by a separate mechanic, despite my VIN not being included in the existing recall. I am submitting this complaint so NHTSA has a record of a 2018 Jaguar E-PACE experiencing this type of fuel-system problem outside the current recall population. I respectfully request that NHTSA investigate whether additional vehicles may be affected and whether the existing recall should be expanded.

Engine fuel rail leak and Engine feed line leak. Starting the car has a raw fuel smell inside the cabin of the car. Took the car to jaguar and they said nothing was wrong. Took the car to a jaguar specialty shop and they revealed the fuel rail needed a "recall" similar to the 2017+ Jaguar F-Pace for the fuel rail, and 2 engine feed lines. Safety is put at risk by introducing fuel fumes into the cabin of the car, and leaking fuel with the possibility of detonation. The problem has been inspected by a Jaguar specialist, there aren't any warning lights or indicators outside of the fuel smell in the car. This is the same thing that happened in my 2017 Jaguar F-Pace. Same fuel smell, same issues in the fuel rail and the engine feed lines. This is over 3k in repairs and jaguar is saying there is no issues.

electrical power steering motors, failed. I quickly became unable to turn the vehicle at a rate which was necessary to drive safely. Well seeing how I still turn the vehicle on and it still says power steering failure or loss of power or whatever it is yes. There are warning lamps and messages on the dash it has not been inspected by a manufacturer police or insurance representative No they anything prior to it

On 5/18, I was reversing into a parking spot and my steering rack completely locked to the right, with no warning and while in motion, causing me to strike a parked vehicle. The car had to be towed and dealership mechanic said steering rack had an internal mechanical failure and needs replacement. After doing some research, I found forums of numerous people who have had this same issue. This is a known issue by Jaguar for this particular make model and year and they refuse to issue a recall. I had driven on the highway earlier that day and this could have caused a deadly accident had it happened at that time. This is a real safety hazzard for owners and others on the road.

The contact called on behalf of the owner of a 2018 Jaguar E-Pace. The contact stated that since the vehicle was purchased, an abnormal fuel odor had been emitting from the vehicle. The contact stated that the abnormal smell persisted. The contact stated that the fuel odor was strong when filling up the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to several independent mechanics who diagnosed that fuel was leaking into the engine bay. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was contacted, however, and refused to inspect or diagnose the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified and referred the contact to the dealer. The contact stated that the vehicle was consuming excessive fuel and the failure was worsening. The failure mileage was approximately 85,000.

I am reporting a safety defect on a 2018 Jaguar F Pace involving the failure of factory-installed plastic engine components (specifically [mention parts, e.g., coolant crossover pipes/housing]). These components are prone to cracking and rupturing, which has resulted in multiple severe fluid leaks. Safety Risk: These leaks pose a significant fire hazard as fluids are dripping directly onto high-heat engine surfaces and exhaust components. Furthermore, a sudden failure of these plastic pieces while driving can lead to immediate engine overheating and a total loss of power (stalling), which places the driver and passengers at risk of a high-speed collision. My car started smoking in the middle of the highway. Manufacturer Knowledge: Jaguar Land Rover acknowledged the defect by redesigning these specific parts in 2022. However, they have failed to issue a safety recall for 2018 models equipped with the original, defective components. My vehicle currently requires over $4,000 in repairs to address the damage caused by these failing parts. This issue mirrors previous Jaguar fire-related recalls and suggests that the current recall scope is insufficient to protect the public.

OEM windshield, vehicle has no accidents or damage. Windshield seal failed. Can push the windshield away from the frame and has water intrusion. Unknown how much of the seal and dash electronics are compromised. Safety concern catastrophic failure of a windshield while driving or loss of electronics resulting in loss of driver control. No picture of seal failure available as it requires destructive testing.

The car shifts into neutral on the freeway.

I believe my vehicle has a serious safety defect related to the engine cooling system that creates a fire and safety hazard. Specifically, coolant appears to leak from the cooling-elbow near the turbocharger, following a belt failure that lead to engine overheating and elbow pipe burst leading to coolant leaking on to the turbo heatshield or exhaust components. There was serious smoking when the issue happened and i shutdown on the highway as an emergency which most likely would have lead to an engine-bay fire or complete vehicle fire.. This failure mode and fire risk concern mirrors the defect described in NHTSA Recall 23V-221 (Loose or damaged coolant elbow leading to coolant leak on turbo/heatshield, risk of fire) for different JLR vehicles but ignores the F-pace model which I believe faces similar concern. The issue occurred on 9/2/2025 at approximately 9.30 AM while driving from US23 ramp to M-14, the engine suddenly reported charging system fault (but actually the serpentine belt had failed), then in a couple of minutes the engine started overheating and i pulled over for emergency. The coolant started spraying over engine bay from two locations and suddenly observed smoke from engine bay. After getting my car towed back to a workshop, I removed a heat shield and took photos, which clearly show coolant residue near the coolant outlet / elbow hose connection above the turbo. The leak appears to originate at the junction of the coolant elbow — matching the failure mode described in the 23V-221 recall documents. I have not (yet) received any recall notice that covers my vehicle for this issue (checked via NHTSA recall search tool on safercar.gov). Because the leak is directly above the turbo / exhaust manifold heatshield, there is a significant risk of fire, especially once the engine warms up and turbo area gets hot. A fire in the engine bay can quickly spread, endangering vehicle occupants and other road users.

Lost power steering during heavy rain. Power steering rack in 2018 Jaguar Fpace has crack that has caused water ingest.